When Lauren told her family that she was gay, her father didn't react well to the news and the two were estranged for several years. They are currently rebuilding their relationship and hope the Race will help them recapture the closeness they once shared.

Amazing Race 10 to Feature the Show's First Lesbian ContestantPopular CBS reality series The Amazing Race will feature its first out lesbian contestant when it kicks off its tenth season in September. 27-year-old out Rhode Island speech pathologist Lauren Marcoccio is teaming up with her father Duke to compete in the race around the world.

“Our Biggest Hurdle Has Been Crossed” – An Interview with The Amazing Race 10’s Lauren by Jenn Brasler -- 10/11/2006

Jenn isn’t sure where Duke was during the interview, but she does have answers to some other questions. How is Lauren and Duke’s relationship now? Who did Lauren see as the strongest teams? And what other reality TV show did she originally have her eye on?